16/12/2012  Shatin  Race 10

KING MOSSMAN shifted out at the start and bumped MASQUERADER. From wide barriers, COSMIC BOOM and G-ONE WINNING were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Rounding the turn after the 700 Metres, MASQUERADER got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of LORD SINCLAIR. After this, MASQUERADER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LORD SINCLAIR for some distance. MASQUERADER was then shifted out away from the heels of LORD SINCLAIR and consequently travelled wide and without cover. Near the 600 Metres, HORSE GALORE got its head on the side and shifted out. A short distance later, HORSE GALORE and SKY MASCOT bumped as SKY MASCOT shifted out to obtain clear running between HORSE GALORE and KING MOSSMAN. Shortly after entering the Straight, HANDSOME HANDSOME was shifted out away from the heels of SKY MASCOT. G-ONE WINNING had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Throughout the race, LORD SINCLAIR travelled wide and without cover. After the race, Z Purton, the rider of FAT CHOY HONG KONG, reported that the horse was making an abnormal breathing noise after crossing the finishing line. The Veterinary Officer reported that an endoscopic examination of FAT CHOY HONG KONG after the race did not reveal any significant findings, however, the horse was found to be lame in the right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FAT CHOY HONG KONG will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of G-ONE WINNING after the race revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils. LORD SINCLAIR, HAPPY INDEX and COSMIC BOOM were sent for sampling.